Vulnerability Description
libxslt in Apple iOS before 10, OS X before 10.12, tvOS before 10, and watchOS before 3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted web site.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Iphone Os | < 10.0 |
| Apple | Mac Os X | < 10.12.0 |
| Apple | Tvos | < 10.0 |
| Apple | Watchos | < 3.0 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 8.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2016/Sep/msg00006.htmlMailing ListVendor Advisory
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2016/Sep/msg00008.htmlMailing ListVendor Advisory
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2016/Sep/msg00010.htmlMailing ListVendor Advisory
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2016/Sep/msg00011.htmlMailing ListVendor Advisory
- http://www.debian.org/security/2016/dsa-3709Third Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93054Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036858Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedorapro
- https://support.apple.com/HT207141Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/HT207142Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/HT207143Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/HT207170Vendor Advisory
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2016/Sep/msg00006.htmlMailing ListVendor Advisory
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2016/Sep/msg00008.htmlMailing ListVendor Advisory
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2016/Sep/msg00010.htmlMailing ListVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2016-4738?
CVE-2016-4738 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH). libxslt in Apple iOS before 10, OS X before 10.12, tvOS before 10, and watchOS before 3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted...
How severe is CVE-2016-4738?
CVE-2016-4738 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2016-4738?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apple Iphone Os, Apple Mac Os X, Apple Tvos, Apple Watchos, Debian Debian Linux.